Thursday July 05, 2018
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Kaieteur News
Govt. meets with CWI officials to heighten planning of Women’s T20 World cup Planning for the successful hosting of the ICC’s Women’s T20 World Cup is in full swing. Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton and his team met with representatives from Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday at his Main Street office, to discuss a number of matters pertaining to the preliminary and warm up matches that are scheduled to be played at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, East Bank Demerara, this November. Representing CWI at today’s meeting were Sabrina Panday and Fawwaz Baksh. Accompanying Minister Norton on behalf of the Government of Guyana was - Permanent Secretary (ag), Melissa Tucker, Director of Sport; Christopher Jones, Assistant Director of Sport; Melissa Dow-Richardson and Director of Culture; Tamika Boatswain. The tournament, which is slated for November, will be historic as the first standalone ICC Women’s World Twenty20 event since previous women’s matches were played alongside those for the men. Minister Norton, who
conveniently holds the responsibility for Culture, Youth, and Sport, said that the possibility of adding a cultural component to the tournament is being examined, as a way of showcasing all things Guyanese in the most flattering light possible. ”Guyana is a country of beautiful diversities and a rich heritage, and we want to showcase this to the entire world in the most flattering way possible,” Minister Norton explained. The year 2018 is shaping up to be exciting for cricket in Guyana, beginning with the Bangladesh Tour of the West Indies 2018 tournament, which bowled off yesterday in Antigua with the Test Series. Later, on July 22 and 26, Guyana will be hosting the first and second One Day International (ODI) matches at Providence. But the cricket excitement does not end there. Many are also eagerly awaiting the start of the Caribbean Premier League, which will see Guyana hosting five matches on August 9, 11 and 12 and on September 8 and 9. (Ministry of Social Cohesion)
Minister Norton addressing the members of the meeting yesterday at his Main Street office.
Odyssey Transport Services partner with Lusignan Golf Club couraged to come out and enjoy the ambiance and tranquillity of the ground along with great food and drinks that are available every day of the week. Guests at the Grand Coastal, Marriott and Pegasus Hotels can avail themselves of special rates that include equipment rental and caddie fees. For more information on the Lusignan Golf Club, events and activities calendar, and how you can become a member of the LGC, visit their Facebook page, call 220-5660 or simply stop by for a tour of the facilities.
Manager of Odyssey Transport Services Troy Khan (centre) hands over the sponsorship cheque to President of the LGC Aleem Hussein in the presence of staff members of the sponsors. Odyssey Transport Services (Facebook Odyssey Jet Boats); located at 171A Light Street, Bourda, provider of jet boat service since 2012 to the interior regions of Guyana, has become the latest entity to lend support to the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC). For the first time ever, Odyssey Transport Services will partner with the LGC to host a tournament on Sunday at the LGC golf course from 09:00hrs. A full field of players is expected to support CEO Feroze
Barakat, a long-time member of the LGC and avid golfer, who has been a part of the renewed growth of the Club having pledged his support for the plans that the new executive team put forth in January. During the handover ceremony at the company’s headquarters yesterday morning, Troy Khan, Manager of the jet boat service provider, stated that the company wanted to show its commitment to the LGC and assist with the promotion of the game to the younger generation of
golfers. With the school holidays fast approaching, the company and LGC will host a variety of events to encourage new players to join the exciting sport. Fans and supporters are encouraged to come out as Odyssey Transport Services will be giving away several trips to the interior on their jet boats along with the Hole-in-One grand prize of four (4) tickets to one of their destinations to any golfer who makes the shot.
The LGC has a packed calendar of events with more than 4 activities per month scheduled for the rest of the year. Recently, George Bulkan, son of Minister Ronald Bulkan, who is another long-time member of the club, took to the greens with his entire wedding party to celebrate his nuptials. The club is available for weddings, corporate training/retreats, summer camps for kids and many other activities. Members of the public are en-